Controller

Sentar is seeking a Controller in Huntsville, AL! *Role Description:* * Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, program control and budgeting & planning duties.
* Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities for all or part of the company.
* Develop, update and administer internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting (to include Payroll, Billing and Program Control).
* Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
* Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, monthly and quarterly business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
* Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
* Responsible for developing and adjusting/maintaining the program level budget forecasts for each contract (or group of contracts) to include estimate to completion (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC) tracking.
* Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
* Support the corporate budget process to include all Fringe, OH, GA, M&H pools and their development and reporting.
* Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
* Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
* Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
* Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
* Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
* Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
* Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
* Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
* Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
* Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation.
* Perform tax planning work and accrual-to-cash basis forecasting.
* Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.
* Familiarity with FAR Subpart 44.
3 – Contractor Purchasing System Review and ability to implement and maintain a compliant purchasing system.
* Familiarity with requirements of Quality Management System reviews/certifications (i.
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ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI) * Familiarity with requirements of ASC 606 Revenue From Contracts With Customers and ability to maintain complaint revenue recognition policies and procedures.
*Qualifications:* Education: * Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree a plus Required Experience: * Eight or more years of experience in a senior finance role in the Government Contracting industry.
* Excel – advanced level * Excellent communication skills * Ability to manage many details on multiple actions.
* Ability to work with collaboratively with executives, program managers, and corporate staff in the execution of the overall goals and mission * Data extraction skills – can bring data from one database into Excel or from Excel into a database without losing data integrity * In depth understanding of financial models and how they relate specifically to multiple contracts and contract types (ie.
FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, Cost Reimbursable * Excellent organizational skills – tracks and manages one’s own tasks; stores and documents appropriately; can find, store, and share relevant data, inputs, and information * Proficient knowledge of cost pools and pool structures * The ability to manage positive, professional relationships (knowing when to follow up with manager, or other stakeholders, and when to push for information or decision tree requirements) * Ability to organize meetings and know when stakeholders should be contacted or pushed for decision * Ability to provide leadership and management to staff members Preferred experience: * Deltek Budgeting & Planning tool – a plus * Deltek CostPoint – a plus Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 6% Match * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Referral program * Relocation assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 8 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Performance bonus Ability to Relocate: * Huntsville, AL 35806: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person